The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her recent remarks, accusing her of threatening protesting doctors and northeastern states during a public address at the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) foundation day event on Wednesday.
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Fiery Response: “Didi, How Dare You Threaten Assam?
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sharply rebuked Mamata Banerjee for allegedly threatening Assam with potential unrest. Sarma accused Banerjee of attempting to incite public disorder to distract from her governance failures. “Didi, how dare you threaten Assam? Don’t show your anger to us,” Sarma wrote on X, along with a 46-second clip of Banerjee’s speech. He warned her against trying to provoke India with “politics of failure.
In the video, Banerjee highlighted that while West Bengal and Bangladesh share linguistic and cultural ties, they are distinct entities, with West Bengal firmly part of India.
BJP’s Sukanta Majumdar Calls for Action Against Mamata Banerjee’s “Inciting” Speech
West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take swift action in response to what he termed Mamata Banerjee’s “inciting” speech at the TMCP rally. Majumdar accused the Chief Minister of encouraging the crowd to engage in revenge politics, claiming that her comments about Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha undermine India’s federal structure and national interest. He emphasized that it is the duty of public servants, especially those in positions of authority, to promote peace and discourage violence.
Union Minister Lalan Singh Condemns West Bengal’s Law and Order Situation
Union Minister and senior JD(U) leader Lalan Singh criticized Mamata Banerjee for the deteriorating law and order situation in West Bengal, following the recent rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Singh condemned the state’s response to protests, which included lathi charges, water cannons, and tear gas, highlighting the irony of such actions under a woman Chief Minister.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika Defends State Against Mamata Banerjee’s Threats
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika responded to Mamata Banerjee’s statement, “If Bengal burns, so will Assam,” by defending Assam’s governance and rejecting any external interference. “She cannot intimidate or threaten us. If she cannot manage law and order in her state, she has no right to make threats against us,” Hazarika stated.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh Demands Apology from Mamata Banerjee
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh also condemned Mamata Banerjee’s remarks, demanding a public apology. “How dare Didi threaten the Northeast? I condemn such irresponsible remarks in the strongest terms,” Singh tweeted, urging Banerjee to stop inciting violence with divisive politics.
Mamata Banerjee Warns of Broader Unrest
During a public rally in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of orchestrating unrest in Bengal, warning that if Bengal is set on fire, other states, including Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Delhi, could also face turmoil. She reiterated that while Bangladesh and West Bengal share cultural ties, they are separate entities, and she criticized Modi for allegedly using his party to “ignite” Bengal.
Junior Doctors Continue Strike Despite Mamata Banerjee’s Appeal
Meanwhile, junior doctors in West Bengal have rejected Mamata Banerjee’s appeal to end their 20-day strike over the alleged rape and murder of a colleague at RG Kar Medical College. A representative from the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum stated that the protest would continue until their demands, including justice for the deceased postgraduate trainee, are met.
